Transfer News: Manchester United Eye Udinese Defender Oumar Solet

Last Updated:June 03, 2025, 13:37 IST

The Red Devils could rejuvenate their squad with the signing of Oumar Solet, having already got Matheus Cunha on board in the summer transfer window.

Oumar Solet moving to Manchester United? (Instagram)

Udinese Calcio centre-back Oumar Solet could follow Matheus Cunha's footsteps and join Manchester United on a £34 Million Deal. According to a report by TBR, the Red Devils could land Solet as their next signing after the footballer's agent, Claudio Pasqualin, indicated the 24-year-old is planning a move from his Serie A club. Pasqualin noted that Solet may leave Udinese following talks between the two clubs.

“I would say yes, even if they (the owners) have never sold in a hurry. Haste, in this case, could make potential buyers procrastinate, influencing the negotiations, so I believe that the objective (a sale) will be achieved, even if not easily and in a short time," the agent said as quoted by TBR.

In his young career, 25-year-old Solet has notched up a solitary goal and made two assists over 19 appearances across competitions but his main point of impact has been the 92 recoveries and 20 winning duels he has made in his Serie A term. The TBR report claims United could firm up plans to sign the youngster for a £34 Million Deal, which fits the club's budget constraints but also their philosophy of buying value for money talents.

Manager Ruben Amorim is keen to replenish United's front line after none of their players managed to score 20 times in the Premier League's goalscoring chart. United struggled in the Premier League 2024/25 season, finishing 15th with 42 points before going on to also lose the Europa League final to Tottenham.

Having initially set their eyes on Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who is now set for a move to Chelsea, United signed Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian footballer got on board last week after signing a five-year deal, where he will be earning £200,000 per week. Cunha's move from Wolverhampton Wanderers could pave the way for him to become United's second-highest earner if Bruno Fernandes leaves the club for Al Hilal.

United lost out on £100 million windfall by losing the Europa League final but Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ongoing cutbacks may leave the club room to manoeuvre, especially if Fernandes' Al-Hilal move materialises. The skipper's departure could also allow United to sign Cameron and Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo after David Ornstein's revelation that he wishes to join the Red Devils.

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket, having cov...Read More

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